Jason and Mandie were married at Estes Chapel on the campus of Asbury College in Wilmore. Kentucky. The cool crisp day was decorated with a bright blue sky and passing clouds. Even though the breeze was chilly the day was beautiful and all of the bridesmaids were in good spirits for our outdoor photos The day was full of tears and smiles … just as every good wedding day is and was followed by great food and fun shared by family and friend at their reception which followed at the Lexington Country Club.
Mandie and Janson- Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your beautiful wedding day. We wish you many years of health and happiness together!
Until then… here’s a sneak peek! Do you ever take a photo that literally pops out of the camera and takes your breath away? I love my photos and my couples but its not often that I gasp watching the photos download onto my screen. Tonight… even though I captured this couple, this IMAGE captured me…..
Trish and Shawn were married on a cool cloudy fall day at the Berry Hill Mansion in Frankfort, KY. The wedding was coordinated by Brandan Gravitt of The Bride’s Assistant here in Lexington, KY. There were so many cool special little touches its hard to even go into them all! My favorites were the place cards hung on clothespins at the entrance of the reception tent, and the dramatically lit trees with tiny birds gracing their branches… you will have to watch the slideshow to see!!! The food was amazing as always, by DaRae & Friends Catering.
We actually met Trish almost two years ago. She was a bridesmaid in another of our weddings and we were SO happy to get the call that she too, had gotten engaged! I know that the whole wedding planning was a bit stressful for her as she was doubling up a wedding in the same time period as the first semester of her Master’s program!!!!!!!!!! (Congrats on that btw Trish!)
Trish and Shawn, we had a blast. The whole day was elegant and beautiful! Thank you for allowing us to share the day with you. We hope that when you look back on these images, in years to come, that you will still feel how special your wedding day was! Best wishes for an amazing life together!
Brittney and Eric were married at Fasig-Tipton in Lexington. Although the skies threatened us with rain, the day was beautiful and the sun set over the rolling hills with a warm glow in the sky. The day was filled with tons of fun. After the ceremony, the wedding party took a drive downtown for a quick toast at the Big Blue Martini and a few pics in Triangle Park. The reception kicked off with Brittney and Eric receiving Broncos vs Chargers tickets! That was a huge hit! Their decor was stunning and their cake was of course fabulous as ever (by the one and only Brenda of the Sugar Forrest).
There were so many little touches that made their day special. Instead of signing a guest book, the guests signed a pair of Ski’s that will be displayed in their home. In lieu of favors, the couple made a donation to the Wounded Warriors and Livestrong Foundations and had the always cool Livestrong bracelets and support our troops magnets as their favors!
We always have a blast with our couples and I know I always say that each of them are my favorites because they truly are. Brittney and Eric, thank you for allowing us to capture your wedding day memories! We wish you all the best that life has to offer!
Ty and Ellen (Moranville) Walters were married on September 19, 2009 in Lexington at St. Peter Church. The ceremony was beautifully conducted by Ellen’s Priest and Ty’s grandfather which added even more sentiment. Ty and Ellen chose to meet each other before the ceremony in a private corner of Transy’s Chapel. We then migrated to Gratz Park for more pics of the wedding party and the couple. A beautiful reception was hosted by Castle Hill Winery in Versailles with AMAZING catering by DaRae’s.
All in all was an absolutely stunning day, beautiful blue skies and tons of fun. We were honored to be a part of it. Thanks Ellen and Ty for inviting us to be a part of your special day.
Ellen and Ty’s awesome wedding images are coming SOON!!! Keep checking back for more details this weekend! Until then here are a few images to tease you
Ellen had these gorgeous silver charms attached to her bouquet. I thought it was a very sweet and sentimental touch.
Ellen looked absolutely stunning. I am sure Ty was blown away when they saw each other for the first time in the Transy Chapel. Flowers were by the fabulous Beth of Ivory Rose.
Possibly my favorite groom pic EVER!!! Ty definitely rocks the aviators. So much so I think they are a part of his persona! LOVE these!
Ellen and Ty were married in a very personal ceremony conducted by Ellen’s priest and Ty’s grandfather (who is a minister). They left the church in a flurry of bubbles (which were the best bubbles we have seen all year! Note to brides: get the bubbles in the skinny tubes like Ellen did… they rock!).
Cake was by the fabulous Brenda at the Sugar Forrest. I mean really… has Brenda EVER made a bad cake… NO! Brenda rocks, this cake is amazing… enough said.
The reception was at Castle Hill Winery in Versailles. I was in awe… the light was that perfect few minutes before sunset and on multiple occasions I could feel the tears welling up in my eyes. Yes… I am a sap. It happens. That is why I shoot weddings… because I love every minute of the long wedding days!
I truly thought the bridesmaids might knock each other out trying to catch the bouquet!! Ellen’s expression says it ALL!
So I made it mostly through proofing James and Randa’s images before I completely lost it. That is a side effect of being so close to your clients… although you give them a gift of photography, they are forever emblazoned in your heart. I enjoy all of my clients. I have fun with all of my clients. I say goodbye to many of my clients knowing that it may be a long time before we see each other again as they move on with their lives, out of state, to bigger and better things. But every now and then a client wanders into is divinely placed in your life. You know that they are there for a reason and you feel lucky and blessed by their friendship. James and Randa are one of those. Those people who leave a footprint on your heart and you know you will never be the same.
I watched as their wedding ceremony was as much about worship as it was about them. It was as much about friends and family as it was about them. These two are the single most selfless people I have known in a very long time and in proofing their photos, in seeing the love and light inside them, they make me want to be a better person.
I am sure they never set out on their journey to plan a wedding thinking “I think we’ll go change some lives today” but … for such a time as this… we were given the privilege of spending their wedding day with them. We were the lucky ones.
Congratulations James and Randa. I know that God has a truly “beautiful ending” for each of you.
I have to say that I have been so incredibly inspired by these two. James and Randa really have something special. They humored me this evening and we were able to go out and do a “month after” (I would say “day after” but it really is a month after!) session with them. This shot, very possibly could be, the best image I have EVER created. I am stunned honestly. I hope that you can FEEL it too!!
~Amber
As a PS… I have to give a MAJOR thank you to James. He has SUPER awful allergies yet he allowed me to drag him through a field fighting off the crickets all the way! James… just know… I am suffering tonight too and Benadryl is my friend… in case I never told you… I am HIGHLY allergic to grass! LOL Ahhh the things we will do to get the PERFECT shot!
Randa has waited so patiently to see her bridal images! We shot these at Waveland, in Lexington. Could there be a more gorgeous bride (inside and out??)………
Mackenzie and Chris were married at the Andover Country Club in Lexington. The wedding was coordinated by Jackie Lee of Every Last Detail Wedding and Event Counseling. The Floral Design was by the fabulous Suzi at Magnolia Floral Design. Cake was by Tinker’s. I think that was the hottest wedding of the year but no one was deterred! The club was elegantly draped with gorgeous decor as was the ceremony location. My personal favorite touch was the rose petal monogram in the aisle!!! The day culminated the breathtaking entrance of the bride into the ceremony riding with her Daddy in the horse drawn carriage. Very magical and VERY Cinderella. Everything a little girl dreams of.
Mackenzie and Chris,
We wish you nothing but blue skies and laughter for the rest of your lives. We hopes that your paths are straight and that life hands you roses that sparkles like those in your bouquet. We wish you happiness, wealth and all the love that you can find in the world!!!
The day was full of tears and smiles … just as every good wedding day is and was followed by great food and fun shared by family and friend at their reception which followed at the Lexington Country Club.
